Amelia Dettrey
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About
Dedicated and reliable creative leader with extensive print production and project management background. Responsible liaison between multiple parties while building loyal employee and vendor relationships. Have a passion for process improvement, as well as becoming exceptionally proficient with procedures, proprietary software, and training others. Independent and self-sufficient - yet a pleasant, approachable, and competent team player.
Programs:
+ Adobe CC [InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat]
+ Microsoft Office
+ Wrike
+ Basecamp
+ Zoom, Slack, Teams
+ Content management systems
+ RIP and imposition software
+ SketchUp
++ Competent, quick learner of new programs and procedures ++
Specialties - Design:
+ Advertisements [print and digital]
+ Direct mail [postcards, inserts, letters, invitations]
+ OOH [billboards, drive-thru banners, external signage]
+ Print collateral [brochures, flyers, posters]
+ Website graphics, email templates
+ Trade show and exhibit graphics
+ Presentation slides
+ Newsletters [print and electronic]
+ Plastic card designs
+ Letterhead, business cards
+ Logo creation
+ Labels
+ Campaigns [brainstorm, design, manage, coordinate printing and production]
Specialties - Production:
+ Photo retouching, manipulation
+ Project organization [digital/paper files, photos, fonts, communications to team and clients]
+ Prompt proofs, minimal revisions, press-ready files
+ Print production, prepress responsibilities, press checks
+ Trapping, bleed, 4cp, spot colors, varnishes
+ Trafficking and troubleshooting files
+ Creating and following production schedules and drop dates
+ Vendor selection and management [request estimates, invoices]
Additional Skills:
+ Copywriting
+ Proofreading
+ Streamlining processes
+ Problem-solving
+ Can-do "whatever-it-takes" attitude
+ Avid communicator and team member
+ Independent and self-sufficient
+ Extremely organized
+ Responsible and reliable
+ Resourceful and focused -
Education
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Associate Degree Graphic DesignArt Institute of Pittsburgh1997 - 2000
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Experience
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Freelance Graphic Designer | Production ArtistBellevue, WANov 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)Responsible for print, digital, branding, and prepress/production solutions. Manage printing/distribution, vendor relations, concept brainstorming, and overseeing multiple ongoing projects simultaneously. Coordinating with associated parties to ensure consistency and quality.
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Graphic Designer | Print BuyerAchieva Credit UnionMay 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 6 months)Creative lead for the company. Designed and managed all graphics from concept through completion. Prepared files for print, press checks, vendor relations, estimates and invoices. Maintained quality and consistency throughout print, web, and digital marketing.
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Lead Graphic Layout ArtistBBF Plastic Card SolutionsNov 2004 - May 2007 (2 years 6 months)Created plastic cards from customer files or designed custom layouts upon request. Prepared all files for print, prepress environment. Created ads, direct mail pieces, and company newsletter.
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Composition ArtistBBF Printing SolutionsJul 2004 - Nov 2004 (4 months)Responsible for creating, correcting, proofing, and preparing different files for print. Prepress environment. Created new corporate package designs and materials.
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Computer Graphic ArtistEckerd CorporationNov 2002 - Jul 2004 (1 year 8 months)Digitally built page layouts for tabloids. Created specialty logos and graphics. Followed spreadsheets, placed barcodes, and proofread. Completed training of two new Graphic Artists.
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Graphic Designer | Print BuyerCarpenter ConnectionSep 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years)Managed printed exhibit graphics from concept through installation. Met extremely tight deadlines, managed multiple projects at once and prepared or corrected files for print.
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Keyholder | Sales AssociateGodiva Chocolatier2000 - 2002 (2 years)Accomplished superior customer service in-store and via phone. Opened and closed store, balanced registers, stocked shelves, counted and confirmed shipments. Created custom wedding/party favors and holiday gift baskets upon request. Was given the Outstanding Customer Service in the District award (2002).
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Keyholder | Sales AssociateMotherhood Maternity2000 - 2000Achieved excellent customer service in-store and via phone. Opened and closed store, balanced registers, maintained inventory, placed orders, counted and confirmed shipments.
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First Keyholder | Sales AssociateGarden Botanika1998 - 2000 (2 years)Responsible for knowledgeable, courteous customer service in-store and via phone. Handled customer complaints and questions. Opened and closed store, balanced registers, stocked shelves, maintained inventory, confirmed shipments, and updated displays. Thoroughly trained numerous employees, including management.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@acdettrey, member since 2012